Groin op rules out Gerrard Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin.Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez revealed that Gerrard has been playing through constant pain, after the Anfield side forced their way into the Champions League group stages. (28/08/2008) 
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Benitez praises 'amazing' Dutch ace Rafael Benitez hailed his European lucky charm Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool scrambled their way into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night.They eventually beat an excellent Standard Liege side 1-0 on the night, and on aggregate, with Kuyt scoring the winner two minutes from the end of extra-time. (28/08/2008)
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Wenger thrilled with Gunners Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal passed a "big mental test" with a comprehensive 4-0 (6-0 aggregate) demolition of Steve McClaren's FC Twente to secure a place in the draw for the Champions League group stage.The Gunners - who were already leading 2-0 from the first leg in Holland - went further ahead through Samir Nasri before captain William Gallas added a second just after the restart. Theo Walcott's effort and a late tap-in from Nicklas Bendtner ended the tie. (28/08/2008)
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Hodgson chases Etuhu deal Fulham manager Roy Hodgson will try to strengthen his squad with the signing of Sunderland's Nigerian midfielder Dickson Etuhu despite a proposed swap deal with Northern Ireland striker David Healy breaking down.In the end Healy joined Sunderland for £2million, but Hodgson said: "We are still working on that deal. Although we've signed a lot of players this summer we've still got only a 21-man squad really - and we'll lose a lot of that to the internationals next week. (28/08/2008)
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Chelsea confident of Robinho capture Chelsea believe their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Robinho will go "to the wire".The Brazilian featured, along with summer recruit Deco, on Luiz Felipe Scolari's shopping list when Chelsea's new manager pinpointed the players he wished to bring to Stamford Bridge this summer. (28/08/2008)
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A-Rod powers through US opener World number eight Andy Roddick produced a serving masterclass to begin his quest for a second US Open title with a comfortable 6-2 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory over Fabrice Santoro on Wednesday.Roddick, who claimed his only Grand Slam victory on the US Open hardcourt in 2003, had little trouble against Santoro as he raced through the first set in 25 minutes. He then used his blistering serve to record 15 aces, while he lost just four points on his first serve en route to dispatching his opponent in 76 minutes. (28/08/2008)
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Jankovic and Kuznetsova survive scares Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova both endured some tense moments before progressing to the third round of the US Open last night but former champion Lindsay Davenport progressed without being troubled.Second seed Jankovic was pushed before recording a 6-3 6-7 (5/7) 7-5 triumph over Sofia Arvidsson, while former world number one and 1998 champion Davenport posted a 7-5 6-3 second-round triumph over Russian Alisa Kleybanova. (28/08/2008)
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Westwood commits to Wolves Warrington's England international Ben Westwood has signed a two-year extension to his contract, which will keep him at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of the 2011 season.The 27-year-old second-rower's impressive form this year earned him a place in the England squad for the mid-season Test in France and saw him linked with a move to rival Super League clubs. (28/08/2008)
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Keothavong stuns Italian seed British number one Anne Keothavong caused a major shock at the US Open as she knocked out number 25 seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy to reach the third round.Keothavong, the world number 87, won 6-2 3-6 6-4 and the 24-year-old from Hackney could now face fifth seed and Olympic women's singles champion Elena Dementieva of Russia, who was on court against France's Pauline Parmentier. (28/08/2008)
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Matt adds gloss for Pietersen Matt Prior will link up with England in London on Thursday having made the first strides towards convincing his new captain that he is the man to solve their long-term wicketkeeping problem.The Sussex keeper-batsman enjoyed the best all-round day of his international career on Tuesday as he hit an unbeaten 45 and took six catches as England romped to a 10-wicket victory over South Africa in the second match of the NatWest Series at Trent Bridge. (28/08/2008)
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